Polity
Q1. How does the separation of powers in the Indian constitutional scheme compare to that of the United Kingdom, the United States, and France? (10M)
Q2. What are the objectives of the Indian Constitution as outlined in its Preamble? Can the Preamble be amended, and if so, under what conditions? (10M)
Ethics
Syllabus: Social influence and persuasion
Q3. What attributes enables an individual to successfully persuade others? Discuss using suitable examples (10M)
Case Study
Q4. Karthik is posted as head of the police department in a Maoist affected state. One of the constables had posted on social media about the petty living conditions of the lower-level police personnel in the state. This had brought widespread criticism of the government and the department from across state urging for the necessary actions. The constable was transferred to a moist affected district as punishment for violating the conduct rules. His wife committed suicide following the row. The incident triggered state wide protest and agitation with constables and their families protesting and marching to the state capital causing the law-and-order situation. Their demand is better facilities, allowances, fixed duty hours and weekly off among other things. Some of the constables have threatened the government with the warnings of resigning from service and joining the Maoists camp. Upon initial inquiry it is found that the protest was orchestrated by aggrieved elements, who were either dismissed from the service or have been under the departmental enquiries.
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- What are the ethical issues involved in the case?
- What course of action would you suggest for Karthik to resolve the present situation?
- As head of the police department what measures should Karthik take to avoid recurrence of such protest in future?
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